Contaminated Fuel Collection in Ellesmere
Put contaminated fuel collection at a Ellesmere forecourt, or at home nearby? Don't panic and don't start the engine — Wrong Fuel In The Car covers Ellesmere and Shropshire with an on-site contaminated fuel collection service, 24/7, 365 days a year.
We reach Ellesmere quickly via the Shrewsbury road network, and cover nearby Cardington, Llanbrynmair, Llanrhystud and Montgomery as standard.
Coverage at a glance — Ellesmere
| Service area | Ellesmere, Shropshire |
|---|---|
| Postcode | SY12 |
| County | Shropshire |
| Distance | About 22 miles from Shrewsbury centre |
| Nearest routes | the Shrewsbury road network |
| Typical response | 30–60 minutes |
| Time on site | 45–90 minutes |
| Price from | £89 |
| Availability | 24/7, 365 days a year |
| How to book | Call 0800 170 0644 |
Prices & response times reviewed October 2026.
Ellesmere lies about 22 miles from Shrewsbury centre, in Shropshire. We reach it alongside neighbouring Oswestry, Whitchurch, Atcham and Ruyton Xi Towns.
How a contaminated fuel collection works in Ellesmere
- Call 0800 170 0644 and describe the vehicle and what went in.
- We quote the full price up front and head to you in Ellesmere.
- We drain the wrong fuel and flush the system on-site.
- We add clean fuel, test-start, and you're on your way — usually within 45–90 minutes.
Typical prices
| Situation | From | Time on site |
|---|---|---|
| Car, engine not started | £89 | 45–90 minutes |
| Engine started / fuel circulated | £149 | 1–2 hours |
| Van or large tank | £169 | 1–2 hours |
| Driven / motorway / out-of-hours | Quoted on call | On-site assessment |
Every job is fully quoted by phone before we're dispatched — the price depends on your vehicle, tank size and whether the engine was run.
What we drain
- Petrol in a diesel engine (the most common — and most damaging — misfuel)
- Diesel in a petrol engine
- AdBlue accidentally put in the diesel tank
- Unleaded in a diesel
- Red or agricultural diesel in a road vehicle
- Contaminated fuel — water, dirt or mixed fuel
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Wrong fuel in Ellesmere, whatever you drive
We drain cars, vans and commercials on-site. A few we help often:
Nearby areas we also cover
Immediately around Ellesmere: Cardington, Llanbrynmair, Llanrhystud, Montgomery.
Ellesmere is one of hundreds of towns we cover across West Midlands. Our vans work Shropshire and beyond, 24/7, 365 days a year.
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Contaminated Fuel Collection in Ellesmere — FAQs
Do you cover Ellesmere?
Yes — we cover Ellesmere and nearby Cardington, Llanbrynmair, Llanrhystud, Montgomery around Shrewsbury, reaching you via the Shrewsbury road network.
What should I do right now?
Don't start the engine. If you're on a forecourt, put the car in neutral and push it clear of the pump, then call 0800 170 0644.
How much will it cost?
Call-outs start from £89. We quote the full price on the phone before we set off, based on your vehicle and situation.
How quickly can you get to me?
Typically around 30–60 minutes, depending on where you are and traffic. We run 24/7, 365 days a year.
Will my car be OK afterwards?
In most cases where the engine wasn't run, yes — we drain and flush and you drive away. We'll tell you honestly if we think it needs a garage check.
Does my insurance cover this?
Misfuelling is often excluded from standard cover, though some policies and breakdown add-ons include it. Keep our paperwork in case you claim.